- Matchup: Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Nashville 28, Sportsnet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Predators (+120) Penguins (-135)
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The Nashville Predators (3-3-3) are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-6-1) this Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. The betting line opens with Nashville at +120 and Pittsburgh at -135, while the over/under is established at 6.5.
After facing a disheartening 6-0 defeat against the Bruins, the Nashville Predators are looking for redemption. In that match, the Predators failed to score on 28 attempts and missed out on converting their lone power play opportunity. They incurred 6 minutes in penalties during the game.
So far this season, Nashville’s opponents have capitalized on 30 power play chances (ranking 22nd in the NHL) and netted 5 goals. The Predators have faced 264 shots against them, managing a save percentage of .894. Offensively, Nashville has taken 223 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.3%. At even strength, the team has conceded 23 goals while scoring 15. The Predators have 28 power play opportunities, scoring 8 times, reflecting a success rate of 28.57%. Currently, they hold 9 points, resulting in a points percentage of .500, having scored 23 goals (27th in the NHL) while allowing 28.
In goal for Nashville will be Juuse Saros. With a career total of 474 games played, Saros holds a record of 233 wins, 174 losses, and 48 overtime losses. He has been the starting goalie in 457 contests, facing 14,088 shots and making 12,843 saves, resulting in a career save percentage of .912 over 26,854 minutes on the ice. Saros has also achieved 263 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .575.
In their recent matchup, the Penguins secured a 4-0 victory over the Panthers. Pittsburgh had 3 power play opportunities but failed to score during those chances, while generating 4 goals from 21 shots on goal.
Pittsburgh has recorded 29 goals at even strength and 7 on the power play (ranking 17th in the league). The team has made 295 shots (11th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 12.20%, while allowing 304 shots against. This season, the Penguins have accumulated 36 goals and 9 points, resulting in a points percentage of .409. They have conceded 37 goals, consisting of 32 at even strength and 5 while shorthanded. Pittsburgh has capitalized on 33 power play opportunities with a success rate of 21.21% and ranks 83.33% on the penalty kill against opponents’ 30 power plays. Their current team save percentage stands at 87.8%.
Arturs Silovs is expected to start as the goaltender for Pittsburgh. He has allowed an average of 3.06 goals per game, with a total of 193 goals surrendered in his career. Silovs has reached a quality start percentage of 49.2%, making 31 quality starts. He has appeared in 63 games, accumulating a record of 31 wins, 23 losses, and 10 overtime losses while facing 1,677 shots and making 1,485 saves, giving him a save percentage of .886.
Who will come out on top in this exciting NHL confrontation – will it be against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Prediction: Bet on Nashville (+120)
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